Description:
Development kit for the Java programming language
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.8.0-492@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 22, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
java
jdk
development
lts
openjdk8
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Install:
brew install openjdk@8
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About:
OpenJDK 8 is the official open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition 8. It provides a robust environment for developing and running Java applications, featuring the Nashorn JavaScript engine and the java.time package. This LTS version remains crucial for maintaining legacy enterprise systems and applications requiring long-term stability.
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Key Features:
- Long-Term Support (LTS) release ensuring stability
- Includes Nashorn JavaScript engine for scripting
- Enhanced java.time package for date and time manipulation
- Lambda expressions and default methods support
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Use Cases:
- Maintaining legacy enterprise Java applications
- Running older Java software requiring version 8 compatibility
- Development of stable, production-ready Java services
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Alternatives:
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openjdk
– Installs the latest stable OpenJDK version instead of the specific legacy 8 release
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oracle-jdk
– Proprietary Oracle JDK with commercial features and support options
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| Jun 15, 2026 5:40pm |
1.8.0-492 |
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3f203d70 |
| May 2, 2026 11:22am |
1.8.0-482 |
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e98b7e52 |
| Apr 29, 2026 8:36pm |
1.8.0-492 |
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b91704f3 |
| Jan 23, 2026 9:35am |
1.8.0-482 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
78092d3c |
| Oct 22, 2025 3:40am |
1.8.0-472 |
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0bdd18e6 |
| Sep 15, 2025 10:50pm |
1.8.0-462 |
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c01b7c29 |
| Nov 26, 2024 1:05pm |
1.8.0-432 |
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883a29de |
| Nov 14, 2024 12:43pm |
1.8.0-432 |
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cc4cb80f |
| Nov 14, 2024 5:47am |
1.8.0-432 |
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09b58333 |
| Apr 17, 2024 1:37pm |
1.8.0-412 |
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3e84075c |
| Apr 17, 2024 9:34am |
1.8.0-412 |
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38f54e28 |
| Oct 22, 2023 1:18pm |
1.8.0-392 |
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b6ca4831 |
| Oct 22, 2023 8:03am |
1.8.0-392 |
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| Jan 22, 2023 11:59pm |
1.8.0+362 |
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| Jan 22, 2023 11:58pm |
1.8.0+362 |
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